3860, VIC

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that rose 5.4 points since 2011. Children under 15 make up 18.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.2% born here and only 8.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of the population, leaving very few people who speak little or no English at 0.3%, well below the national average.

A large number of residents report no religion at 48.2%, which is well above the national figure and has risen sharply by 21 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 39% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly incomes are lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $1,311 and the typical family earning $1,735.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 6.7% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas at 19.6%, though this has fallen since 2011. Unpaid housework is also more frequent, with 25.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

Many people live alone, accounting for 29.5% of households, which is well above the national figure. Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per dwelling.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 94.7% of homes, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, at only 18.8%.

Car use is essential, as 65.3% of workers drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. This is consistent with the fact that only 3.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 55.6%. The main industries for employees are health care, construction, and agriculture.

The area ranks lower than most similar regions for overall advantage and job skills, with an overall advantage score of 936.

The community is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8, far below the state average. Less than half of the homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport or health services.